Paediatric Nursing Essentials: Skills and Care

Are you equipped to handle the complex and evolving needs of young patients? With paediatric nursing demands growing, this course offers a deep dive into essential skills and knowledge, from understanding developmental milestones to managing paediatric emergencies. Equip yourself with the ability to assess, communicate effectively with families, and tackle legal and ethical challenges confidently.

This course covers a spectrum of common and chronic health conditions, from respiratory disorders to paediatric oncology. Learn specialised care strategies, including pain management and the intricacies of chemotherapy for children. Gain the competence to support young patients through their unique health journeys with up-to-date, evidence-based practices.

Advanced paediatric nursing care is critical in bridging the gap between child and adult healthcare services. This course prepares you to manage paediatric trauma, deliver emergency procedures, and facilitate smooth transitions to adult care. Emphasise your role in preparing families for these transitions, ensuring comprehensive care that adapts as patients grow. The authors generated this text in part with GPT-4o, OpenAI’s large-scale language-generation model. Upon generating draft language, the authors and subject matter experts reviewed, edited, and revised the text to ensure it reflected accurate expertise and met high pedagogical standards. This course content was created in partnership with Sophia Coulter English, RN, BScN.